By: Jacob Elyachar If you have not had the opportunity to read day nine of my series, click here: https://jakes-take.com/2013/01/the-top-50-songs-of-the-2010s-so-far-day-nine/ This is it! Here are the five best songs that have been … [Continue reading]
Talent and new judges populate Idol’s stop in NYC
By: Jacob Elyachar American Idol returned to the airwaves tonight with the first audition show of the season. Joining Idol veterans Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson on their quest to find the next superstar are new judges Keith Urban, Mariah … [Continue reading]
The 12 Best Female Performances in American Idol history
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the most successful Reality T.V. shows of all time returns tomorrow night on FOX. Idol veterans Ryan Seacrest and Randy Jackson will welcome Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban to the Judges’ Panel and will also … [Continue reading]
A Conversation with Alec Mazo & Edyta Sliwinska
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Two of my favorite ballroom dancers are Alec Mazo and Edyta Sliwinska. The husband and wife team represented the United States at many International dancing competitions before they took on the daunting task … [Continue reading]
The 10 Best Male Vocal Performances in American Idol history
By: Jacob Elyachar American Idol will premiere its 12th season on FOX with new judges Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj and a whole new crop of undiscovered talent. This year’s new batch of singers has a whole lot to expectations to … [Continue reading]
The Top 50 Songs of the 2010s….So Far: Day Nine
By: Jacob Elyachar If you have not had the opportunity to read day eight of the countdown, please click here: https://jakes-take.com/2013/01/the-top-50-songs-of-the-2010s-so-far-day-eight/ Today, we will feature the first half of the Top 10 … [Continue reading]
The Top 50 Songs of the 2010s….So Far: Day Eight
By: Jacob Elyachar Day eight of my countdown features five songs that deal with two powerful themes: heartbreak or faith in the human spirit. Each of these performers or groups always delivers incredible songs, have rocked the charts … [Continue reading]
Jacob’s Quick Movie Reviews…Zero Dark Thirty
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the most controversial movies in this year’s Oscar race is Zero Dark Thirty, which follows the events leading up to the death of Osama Bin Laden. This spy thriller is somewhat of a mixed bag for several … [Continue reading]
The Top 50 Songs of the 2010s…So Far: Day Seven
By: Jacob Elyachar If you did not have the opportunity to view day six of my series, click here: https://jakes-take.com/2013/01/the-top-50-songs-of-the-2010s-so-far-day-six/ Day seven features a strong mix of pop rock anthems, unbelievable … [Continue reading]
Jacob’s Quick Movie Reviews…Gangster Squad
By: Jacob Elyachar I had high hopes for Gangster Squad when I saw the previews but it turned out to be a disappointment. Gangster Squad focuses on how six Los Angeles Police Department officers teamed up to take down the infamous mobster Mickey … [Continue reading]